F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

A Timeless Tale of Love, Wealth, and the American Dream

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Short Summary

“The Great Gatsby” is a classic novel that explores themes of decadence, idealism, resistance to change, social upheaval, and excess, creating a portrait of the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties in the United States. It has become famous for its critique of the American Dream and its vivid depiction of the era.

Main Characters

• Jay Gatsby: A wealthy and mysterious man known for his lavish parties. His life is driven by his love for Daisy Buchanan and his desire to recreate the past.
• Nick Carraway: The novel’s narrator, a Yale graduate and World War I veteran who moves to West Egg and becomes Gatsby’s neighbor and friend.
• Daisy Buchanan: A beautiful and shallow woman, married to Tom Buchanan. She is Gatsby’s long-lost love and the object of his obsession.
• Tom Buchanan: Daisy’s wealthy, arrogant, and aggressive husband, who has an affair with Myrtle Wilson.
• Jordan Baker: A professional golfer and Daisy’s friend, who becomes romantically involved with Nick.
• Myrtle Wilson: Tom Buchanan’s mistress, who is…